With June 1 tomorrow, the time is winding down to get everything in order for our trip.  The camper is ready mechanically so just need to load it for the trip and hitch up.  The truck will get a final service Friday before the trip but is ready to go.  The tubs for the truck bed are pretty well ready except for some of the heavier clothes that will be put in them as well as the boots and extra shoes.  We have procured some repair parts for the camper and truck just in case.
We have our Canada Parks Pass and the Alaska State Parks pass sticker on the windshield.  Passports are in items to load.  Reservations are made at Waterton-Lakes, Alberta and Denali, Riley Creek CG.  Other places are mostly first come choices so we just have to be flexible enough to move on to the next park or find a boondocking spot, Walmart, Pilot, Flying J, etc.  Being pretty well self contained, we have that option and will plan on those choices in several instances.
Having to prepare and pack for a backpacking/rafting trip with Hunter's Boy Scout Troop in the Bob Marshall Wilderness/Flathead National Forest complicates the packing process a little but most of what I will put in the pack for that adventure will be things I would plan to take in the camper anyway.  Matt will be bringing the pack and sleeping pad and bag back here when we part company at Glacier NP, July 3.
With our trip this year, we did not plant a garden so have not had that activity to take time away from getting ready.  Our strawberries started early so should be pretty well through them before our trip starts.  Nice to have our own strawberry jam and frozen berries for this next winter.  However, the raspberries and blackberries we won't be here to pick.  Fortunately, neighbors and friends have "volunteered" to not let them go to waste.  Glad they will make good use of them.
I will make one more post before we leave to update you on our progress and share with you our anticipation and excitement as we look forward to this bucket list trip.  Don't hesitate to post comments or questions that we can respond to.

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  1. UnknownMay 31, 2017 at 10:33 PM

    I assume your backpacking and rafting trip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area is in conjunction with MOHAB? Just looked up a little information about the wilderness area and it seems it should be very interesting, and possibly a little challenging. Various factors suggest this, such as the continental divide and mountainous terrain, several species of large mammals, including moose, mountain lions, wolves, as well as the densest population of grizzly bears outside of Alaska. A quick look at a topographic map suggests that much of the area is at 7,000 ft. elevation, and above. Assume the trips are geared to allow people a little time to adjust to the elevation? Really looking forward to photos and thoughts from that time once you get back to an internet connection.

    Don

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